Columbia protester faces deportation after ICE arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and legal permanent resident, was arrested by ICE in New York and faces deportation. His detention follows accusations from the Department of Homeland Security that he led activities supporting Hamas. A federal judge has temporarily blocked Khalil's deportation, allowing for a court review of his case. Khalil's lawyers argue that his rights as a legal resident are being violated and have requested his return to New York, where his wife is pregnant. Khalil is currently held in a federal immigration detention facility in Louisiana. His initial court appearance is pending, with a hearing tentatively scheduled for Wednesday.